Mel has recorded more than 60 albums. He has had thirty-six Top Ten singles, with nine of them going to Number One - "Good Woman Blues," "Coca Cola Cowboy," and "Southern Rain" to mention a few.

In 1993, he recorded his first gospel album. This album is entitled "Beyond the Sunset".

One of Mel's recent recordings is the "Old Dogs" album with Bobby Bare, Waylon Jennings, and Jerry Reed. It was released in July of 1998, and received a nomination for the 1999 Vocal Event of the Year by the Country Music Association.

Mel Tillis has been in the music/entertainment business now for over 45 years. He and his band, the Statesiders, have worked concerts all over the 50 states, Canada, England, and other countries.

He has appeared on such television shows as 20/20, The Tonight Show, The 700 Club, Prime Time Country, 60 Minutes, Crook & Chase, David Letterman, and he has served as host for Music City News Awards and Music City Tonight.

Dixie Stampede began as a dream for Dolly Parton. Today, it is one of the most spectacular dinner and shows in Branson, MO; Myrtle Beach, SC; Pigeon Forge, TN, and Orlando, FL. With 32 horses, dozens of cast members and seating for 1,000 around a 35,000 square-foot arena at each facility, Dixie Stampede is Dolly Parton's own creation. "I wanted to recreate the family fun of my childhood, when we'd gather for a friendly competition and enjoy a more-than-filling meal," says Dolly Parton. "With the grand entertainment of our horses and performers, along with a delicious meal, Dixie Stampede is the Most Fun Place to eat anywhere."

Jim Stafford, comedian and Branson theater owner, is kicking off his 15th season in Branson debuting six brand new numbers, adding new changes and hilarious laughs over the next few months."This season, you'll be surprised to see me play three guitars at once," said Jim. "And, wait 'til you see my kids! Sheaffer, just turned 11, and G.G., now seven, are helping me take family fun to an all-new level." Both Shea and G.G. play the piano, and join Jim's harmonica on twin pianos for "Memory." Shea also stars in a new rock 'n roll piano number in which he makes his singing debut. Jim says, "Shea puts the B in Boogie and, if you can believe it, he's now playing six instruments - fiddle, drums, piano, slide guitar, glockenspiel, and bagpipes. I've had to bring out my

'One-Man Band' (Jim plays drums, bass, and guitar at the same time) just to keep up with him!" "We've got a show packed full of fun just waiting for you," said Jim, "And believe me, we've tried doing it before without you and it just lays there."

Long before Hwy. 76 became America's lighted boulevard of family entertainment. Long before Branson became what 60 Minutes called "the live country music capital of the universe." Long before any of that - down in the depths of Missouri's caves - there were the Presleys.

They were an Ozark's family who played the underground stages of the Missouri hills. Folks from all over would pack the caves to hear their legandary family performances. So many, in fact, the caverns couldn't hold 'em anymore."

So the Presleys left the cave and bought themselves a piece of land out on an isolated two-lane stretch of asphalt just outside of town. Wasn't long after that when their show opened in a brand new theater.

It was Branson's original country music theater. The Presleys were a smash hit. People from across the country lined up every night for a chance to hear the country and gospel music the Presley family loved to perform.

Pretty soon, other theaters started popping up around the Presleys. The years passed and Hwy. 76 became a glittering mecca of country music stars. And smack dab in the middle of it all, from the very start, were the Presleys.